This university trains new teachers debt-free

Barriers to qualifications are stopping thousands of Americans from reaching their goal of becoming a teacher. But this university has a solution.

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There are approximately 1.3 million teachers’ aides working in classrooms across America — many of whom dream of becoming a teacher. These paraprofessionals already have the experience and the drive to become teachers, but in many cases, they cannot afford to earn a college degree, or don’t have the time to do so while working full-time.

That’s where Reach University comes in. It aims to provide free access to apprenticeship degree courses to teaching aids, allowing them to get qualified for the job of their dreams. The program combines college education with apprenticeships, allowing participants to earn while they learn, without incurring student loan debt.

Reach University currently has over 1,000 paraprofessionals in training, with a goal to have over 10,000 teacher apprentices in the next four years. The Reach model has the potential to revolutionize education and other fields like nursing and social work by making apprenticeship degrees a mainstream option. This approach ensures individuals can access any profession they dream of, without barriers.

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